Shaken, she lifted her head to thank her rescuer. Her eyes met the brilliance of Cody’s gaze. Searing heat penetrated the soft material of her shirt where his hands remained on her waist. “Thank…you,” she croaked.
“Pleasure’s all mine, Lady.” He sounded genuinely pleasant then dropped his hands and opened his mouth again. “I’m sure used to women fallin’ for me.” His easy smile remained self-assured and his eyes glimmered in sardonic amusement.
